Hand Tool

1935/1942

Thomas Holloway

Associated Names
Thomas Holloway

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image depicts a large, intricately carved wooden spindle with a spiraling design and a central bulbous section. A smaller, elongated object is positioned to the left. The color palette includes natural wood tones, rich browns, and a gold-colored accent near the bottom. The main spindle is set diagonally across the center, while the smaller object aligns vertically to the left with its tip pointing upwards. The background is light beige, and the artist's signature is visible in the bottom right corner.

Media Options

This object’s media is free and in the public domain. Read our full Open Access policy for images.
Not on view See artworks now on view

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, gouache on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.5 x 22.9 cm (12 x 9 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 16" long

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.8901

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: T.A. Holloway

Wikidata ID

Q64633236

You may be interested in

Loading Results